What to do... ( New BOSS block )

Spiderz · July 11th, 2007, 12:08 PM

Well I am planing to drop 4 to 5 grand into an engine for my 65 mustang this winter. I was thinking of just stroking a old 302 block out. Well I am reading one of my mags and I see that Ford racing had brought out a nice new 347 BOSS block. It's supposed to have better oiling and cooling, just better all around. So the first thing I was wondering is if it would just drop into my 65, I got a 351w in there now so I am pretty sure it will. The other thing is, is it really worth $1,649? I don't know I could probly put that extra grand to better use at other places. What are some of your all's opinions?

Katen · July 11th, 2007, 01:13 PM

do you have the mane of the place that offers this block?

nba1341 · July 11th, 2007, 06:58 PM

are you talking about fords brand new 302 boss block that can be stroked out to 363in??
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=9085
because the short block is like 4500 bucks
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=9839

why dont you just stroke your 351 and build it up?

Racinjason81 · July 11th, 2007, 07:17 PM

the boss is definitely worth the money .I just dont see the point of buying one if you arent in need of one. if you arent pushing the limits of the block you currently are using why spend the extra money.you could stroke that 351 to a 383,393,408,418 or put that money towards a supercharger

Spiderz · July 12th, 2007, 10:55 AM

Because the 289/302 stroked has a shorter stroke than the 351, having a shorter stroke means you'll hit higher RPMs quicker allowing you to go into your next gear quicker. I also am not looking for more than 600HP for this build up right now.

Another reason I am not sure if I want to use the 351w is that it came out of a 76 LTD and I am not sure it's a good block to be building what I want to build up to.

One more thing, I am looking at the add right now in muscle mustangs and fast fords. Page 135 there is a Mustangs Unlimited add with the new Ford Racing's BOSS 302 block for $1600 at the top of the page. Are you sure you wasn't looking at a crate engine price?

Horseshoeing · July 13th, 2007, 05:47 AM

He was looking at a short block. It sounds like you are looking at just the block. You could get a roller block 302 (5.0).

July 11th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#1
Spiderz Regular 1965 Coupe, 351w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sedalia Missouri Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	What to do... ( New BOSS block ) Well I am planing to drop 4 to 5 grand into an engine for my 65 mustang this winter. I was thinking of just stroking a old 302 block out. Well I am reading one of my mags and I see that Ford racing had brought out a nice new 347 BOSS block. It's supposed to have better oiling and cooling, just better all around. So the first thing I was wondering is if it would just drop into my 65, I got a 351w in there now so I am pretty sure it will. The other thing is, is it really worth $1,649? I don't know I could probly put that extra grand to better use at other places. What are some of your all's opinions? __________________

July 11th, 2007, 06:58 PM	#3
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	are you talking about fords brand new 302 boss block that can be stroked out to 363in?? http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=9085 because the short block is like 4500 bucks http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=9839 why dont you just stroke your 351 and build it up? __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

July 11th, 2007, 07:17 PM	#4
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	the boss is definitely worth the money .I just dont see the point of buying one if you arent in need of one. if you arent pushing the limits of the block you currently are using why spend the extra money.you could stroke that 351 to a 383,393,408,418 or put that money towards a supercharger __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

July 12th, 2007, 10:55 AM	#5
Spiderz Regular 1965 Coupe, 351w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sedalia Missouri Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	Because the 289/302 stroked has a shorter stroke than the 351, having a shorter stroke means you'll hit higher RPMs quicker allowing you to go into your next gear quicker. I also am not looking for more than 600HP for this build up right now. Another reason I am not sure if I want to use the 351w is that it came out of a 76 LTD and I am not sure it's a good block to be building what I want to build up to. One more thing, I am looking at the add right now in muscle mustangs and fast fords. Page 135 there is a Mustangs Unlimited add with the new Ford Racing's BOSS 302 block for $1600 at the top of the page. Are you sure you wasn't looking at a crate engine price? __________________

July 13th, 2007, 05:47 AM	#6
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	He was looking at a short block. It sounds like you are looking at just the block. You could get a roller block 302 (5.0). __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

July 11th, 2007, 01:13 PM	#2
Katen Regular 1973 Coupe Mustang as fast as the restoration is going Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Defiance, Ohio Posts: 142 iTrader: 0 reviews	do you have the mane of the place that offers this block?

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